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 A Thanksgiving Drash – In our Shabbat Besorah (New Testament) passage read on Shabbat Vayashev, Rabbi Rich explores how John 4:43-54 reveals the complex, personally powerful and deeply caring character of our Messiah Yeshua. “There is just no one like him,” notes our... Read More →

 Rabbi Rich’s drash (sermon) concerns a subject which has proved important to both the Jewish and Christian communities throughout the centuries: “Will God again stoke the flames of tishuvah and commitment among his people?”” Rabbi Rich thinks the answer is a resounding “yes”... Read More →

   Dr. Seuss’ Horton the Elephant is quoted to have repeated, “I meant what I said and I said what I meant…An elephant faithful 100%.” In this sermon on the power and importance of “covenant,” Rabbi Rich builds on the giant mammal’s mantra to explain the essence of Abraham... Read More →

 Devakut by Rabbi Rich In his sermon Rabbi Rich introduces a key word for our growth -“Devakut.” The Chasidic concept of “cleaving to God” is an important strategy, rooted in Torah, which can help us stay emotionally and spiritually strong during these challenging... Read More →

 A Lesson From A Gutsy, Elderly Jewish Lady by Rabbi Rich This week’s Besorah (New Testament) reading reveals an important truth about our spiritual lives: We must be, first and foremost…lovers of truth. Follow Rabbi Rich’s thinking and enjoy the surprising real-life... Read More →

In this week’s Torah reading Acherei Mot, Aaron, the brother of Moses and father of two deceased sons, needed help. Thinking midrashically about how G-d met his need for healing from his tragic loss, Rabbi Rich focuses on the Yom Kippur liturgy performed by Aaron as carrying the... Read More →

The Resurrection of Yeshua – Up Close and Personal by Rabbi Rich Direct Link to Youtube video of message. As Messianic Jews we are keenly aware of the central role the idea of resurrection has had in Jewish thinking. And, we celebrate continually the expectation that a... Read More →

In his drash this morning – the last he will bring us until after his three month sabbatical – Rabbi Rich explores the amazing ways God takes our Jewish people to higher levels of awareness of his purposes. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers and by doing... Read More →

The time we live in seems unique…never since the Viet Nam war has there been such division and uncertainty in the United States. Where is our point of referance in all this? How do set our feet so we can navigate these troubled waters? When we consider the history of... Read More →

This week Rabbi Rich explores the vital role of reconciliation in human affairs. We consider a defining moment in the life of Jacob as he prepares to meet his estranged brother Esau and the wonderful conclusion which speaks to us even today.   Direct Link to Youtube video of... Read More →

Embrace the Sadness, Embrace the Joy – preparing for תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב Rabbi Rich’s message from a virtual gathering… Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur... Read More →

Rabbi Rich’s message from a virtual gathering… Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be purchased at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/julielavender Read More →

Rabbi Rich’s message from a virtual gathering… Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be purchased at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/julielavender Read More →

Rabbi Rich shares about Truth an a way to help find it. Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be purchased at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/julielavender Read More →

In this sermon, Rabbi Rich discusses the Exodus and different understandings of what kind of miracle this was. Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be... Read More →

In this sermon, Rabbi rich explores the important concept of resurrection and how important it is to the future of the Jewish people and to each and every human being. Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete... Read More →

A warm up for the High Holy Days? – in this Shabbat drash Rabbi Rich this week’s parsha in light of the upcoming High Holy Days. Listen and enjoy. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The... Read More →

Why Observe the High Holy Days? – in this Shabbat drash Rabbi Rich explains the deeper reasons why we should come to services on Rosh Ha Shana and Yom Kippur. In this secular age we need reminders which go deeply into our souls. Listen to this powerful sermon and prepare to... Read More →

Parashat Ki Tietze is filled with wisdom for building successful lives and successful societies. In this sermon Rabbi Rich focuses on Deuteronomy 23: 5-13 and demonstrates how Torah connects with the very last and very touching exchange between Yeshua and Kefa (Peter). The... Read More →

Sermon for the new month of Elul – Rabbi Rich prepared us for the upcoming High Holy Days with a powerful message  centering on the magnificent predictions about Messiah found in Isaiah 53. His theme is: “Have hope because hope rooted in reality… will get ... Read More →

A sermon for Tisha B’Av – Rabbi Rich has entitled this sermon “Feel the Pain; Feel the Hope.” Lean how the tragedies of the saddest of Jewish holy days is reflected and brought to an ultimate joyful resolution through the work of our wonderful Messiah, Yeshua. . . Julie... Read More →

Where Do You Start? – Rabbi Rich asks us all a very important question. . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be purchased at: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/julielavender Read More →

Climbing the Ladder God’s Way -Parashat Pinchas has message of real encouragement for all of us who want to make a difference in the world. Listen and enjoy! . . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The... Read More →

Parashat Chukat – In this week’s sermon Rabbi Rich tackles a mysterious passage concerning a very unusual  animal, the “Red Heifer.” Fund out how the treatment of this rare animal  can lead us to a sympathetic understanding of the human condition and then to a magnificent... Read More →

Parashat Korach – In this week’s sermon Rabbi Rich discusses the difference between arguing for ourselves and arguing to advance the Kingdom. . . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur... Read More →

In this unique dash, Rabbi Rich explores the meaning and importance of the concept of resurrection for Messianic Jews, Christians and for the world. The story is set against the backdrop of Yeshua’s bringing back to life his close friend, Lazarus. Enjoy this encouraging message!... Read More →

Rabbi Rich’s Drash addresses the important subject of the relationship of Christians to the Messianic Jewish community. . . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be... Read More →

In this sermon, Rabbi Rich explores the important questions, “Why were some people so intent on stopping Yeshua – and why does this matter today? .   . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album... Read More →

Rabbi Rich encourages us to look forward as we bring Passover to a close for this year. .   . Julie Lavender’s Bikhat HaTorah is the introduction and closing music. The complete song or the album “The Siddur Project” can be purchased at:... Read More →

Rabbi Rich talks about the importance of our story of Pesach.   .   Here is the Link to the message Rabbi Rich referenced to listen to to help get prepared for Passover. Remember that the dates mentioned in the message change from year to year!   Pesach . Julie... Read More →